Huntsville, Alabama to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454.1 miles 730.8 km · straight line
576.4 miles actual route 927.7 km · driving distance
10h 57min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
79° ENE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Raleigh?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Raleigh is 454.1 miles (730.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 576.4 miles, taking about 10h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntsville, Alabama and Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Huntsville, Alabama to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 57min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 8min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 24min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM